Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kristie Lau-Adams

Travel Journalist

Kristie Lau-Adams is a Gold Coast-based freelance writer after working as a journalist and editorial director for almost 20 years across Australia's best-known media brands including The Sun-Herald, WHO and Woman's Day. She has spent significant time exploring the world with highlights including trekking Japan’s life-changing Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and ziplining 140 metres above the vines of Mexico’s Puerto Villarta. She loves exploring her own backyard (quite literally, with her two young children who love bugs), but can also be found stalking remote corners globally for outstanding chilli margaritas and soul-stirring cultural experiences.

Barossa Valley

31 wineries you need to visit in the Barossa Valley

Crafting a vineyard-hopping weekend itinerary is thirsty work so let us whittle down the most exquisite Barossa wineries to two fine mixed dozens.

Port Stephens

A thrill seeker’s guide to exploring the Stockton sand dunes

Surf, bike or journey camel-back through Port Stephens’ otherworldly natural phenomenon — the Stockton sand dunes.

Barossa Valley

18 fun things to do in the Barossa Valley

Shake off dusty morning-after brain with our list of fun things to do in the Barossa Valley that don’t include (too much) wine.

Noosa

9 of the best Noosa markets to get your shopping fix

A trip to the Sunshine Coast isn’t complete without wandering through at least one or two local Noosa markets.

Yamba

The dreamiest cafes in Yamba for slow mornings

A top-notch cuppa, seasonal produce and a generous dollop of sea breeze — the best cafes in Yamba absolutely nail the good life.

Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast: Inside the Glitter Strip’s most glamorous stay

Laser-focused on instilling calm among the chaos, Dorsett Gold Coast invigorates before popping you at the foot of round-the-clock action.

Gold Coast

Tamborine Boutique Hotel: A Hinterland haven with heart

A splash of California calls from deep within the Gold Coast Hinterland.

Sydney

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2025)

Melt away a long, hard week with heavenly treatments from a day spa in Sydney.

Gold Coast

12 of the top family accommodation picks on the Gold Coast

Make it a (mostly) tantrum-free holiday they’ll remember forever with the best family accommodation on the Gold Coast.